Squat

Technique

Place feet hip-width apart and toes pointing slightly outward. Keep abs tight to support your back and sit back as you do when sitting down into a chair. Lower until your thighs are parallel to the ground (reverse the exercise halfway the first times). Press your hips back up forcefully from your heels.

Tips

Begin the movement at your hips, sitting back - avoid starting with your knees, just let them tag along.

Alternatives

Reverse the movement half way down in the beginning, aim at 90 degrees in knees.

More info

Works mainly glutes and leg muscles.

Video

Caroline Nilsson is your personal trainer showing you how to do Squat.

This exercise is 1 of 30 exercises that are included in the app Poworkout Mama.